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Outstanding treatment manual
Alan Kazdin is one of the preeminent child psychologists and a superb writer.His manuals are always top-notch, and "Parent Management Training" is another terrific book.Written for mental health professionals, the book outlines in detail parent management training (PMT), a behavior-based treatment developed for parents of children with conduct problems.The treatment has been shown to work in numerous studies, as detailed by Kazdin.In fact, PMT is one of the most thoroughly investigated child treatments.
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Subjects:  1. Behavior disorders in children    2. Child psychopathology    3. Child psychotherapy    4. Clinical Psychology    5. Developmental - Adolescent    6. Developmental - Child    7. Medical / Nursing    8. Parent participation    9. Pediatrics    10. Psychology    11. Treatment    12. Paediatric medicine    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology    14. Psychology | Clinical   

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for proffessionals
Great book but aimed more at therapists than parents.There is a good chapter on parenting.I did think it was worthwhile though reading about the type of therapy these kids need, especially since mine is about to start therapy.

excellant resource
We have been through quite a journey so far with our newly adopted girls, 7,8.Many resources are ineffective that the special needs program gives you when you start.This book helps you understand and work through the special issues of neglected and abused children.I wish we had this book before we evedr adopted.

Facilitating Developmental Attachment: The Road to Emotional Recovery and Behavioural Change in Foster and Adopted Children
This author has shared his skills in working with children who have been damaged emotionally by being removed from their birth parents. The theories and practices he uses are well recommended to all workers who are involved with children in foster care or children who have been adopted, in particular those children who have been adopted from a different culture. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Mental Health    2. Psychology    3. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    4. Child & developmental psychology    5. Social Science / Social Work   

Subjects:  1. Developmental - Adolescent    2. Psychology    3. Child & developmental psychology    4. Psychology & Psychiatry / Adolescent Psychology   

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A Wonderful Resource
This book is perfect for anyone working with at-risk children and adolescents.As a child therapist, I found that the activities helped to engage even children who are highly reluctant to engage in therapy.There are a wide variety of activities in the book that range in age from preschool to teenager and address just about every treatment issue you could think of.Most important, the activities are fun for the kids while also being therapeutic.I would highly recommend this book-- it's worth every penny. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children    2. Counseling    3. Group theory    4. Play therapy    5. Psychology    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling    8. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    9. Psychotherapy - Counseling   

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guided by Bronfenbrenner
As an instructor, I found this to be an excellent text.In particular, I appreciated the repeated incorporation of cross-cultural research.This text answers the call for incorporating diversity across the curriculum.Repeated inclusion of cross-cultural similarities and differences, combined with repeated discussions of the interconnections of multiple variables, helps students move away from a "one-size fits all" approach and egocentric thinking.By the end of the semester, when students were presented with a hypothetical problem scenario to resolve, they quickly outlined a list of additional details they would need to know, offering how each variable (parenting style, ethnicity, location of residence, violence within family, etc.) would alter the "goodness of fit" of their intervention.Also, the author does not shy away from presenting research evidence that is sometimes contradictory or inconclusive, which provides an excellent opportunity for in-class discussions of the reality of research and how, as a field, we address these issues. The only drawback is the amount of information sometimes overwhelmed students, so I found it necessary to focus their reading on certain sections of each chapter - however this can also be viewed as strength, since it allowed me to "customize" my course to some extent.

Social and Personality Development
This was a brand new book and I was pleased with the book however it took longer than expected to receive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Personality    3. Personality development    4. Psychology    5. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    6. Reference    7. Social Psychology    8. Socialization    9. Textbooks    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Developmental Psychology    11. The self, ego, identity, personality   

Editorial Review

Lucy Jo Palladino defines the Edison Trait (named after Thomas Edison) as divergent vs. convergent thinking. Edison Trait kids--one in five children--have the qualities that make innovative leaders, inventors, explorers, yet they often have a hard time in school where their personality traits may be seen as weak or negative. Palladino recasts these children in a positive light and gives specifics on understanding and becoming an ally for your Edison Trait child. The book is convincing, reassuring, and accessible. Perhaps it will help parents of nonconforming kids resist the pressure to make their kids "just fit in." ... Read more

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Love rewires the brain
Pharmaceutical drugs are only one line of defense in treating ADD. Drugs can alter brain chemistry but the patient is fundamentally the same personality. Medication alone will only go so far. A combination of prescriptions and psychotherapy yield better long-term results. Thomas Edison owed his life to his mother who believed in him when the schools kicked him out at 6. There is something to be said about love ... love itself can rewire the brain of a "problem" child.
This book is now titled Dreamers, Discoverers and Dynamos...
The less expensive version of this book has a different title: Dreamers, Discoverers and Dynamos : How to Help the Child Who Is Bright, Bored and Having Problems in School.
Will help you understand your child.
I now understand my child so much better after reading this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Child rearing    3. Creative ability    4. Creative thinking    5. Creative thinking in children    6. Divergent thinking    7. Education    8. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    9. Parenting    10. Psychology    11. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    12. Non-Classifiable   

Editorial Review

Recognizing each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical strengths--and teaching directly to these strengths--is key to sculpting "a mind at a time," according to Dr. Mel Levine. While this flashing yellow light will not surprise many skilled educators, limited resources often prevent them from shifting their instructional gears. But to teachers and parents whose children face daily humiliation at school, the author bellows, "Try harder!" A professor of pediatrics at the University of North Carolina Medical School, Levine eloquently substantiates his claim that developmental growth deserves the same monitoring as a child's physical growth. Read more

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Thank you Dr. Levine
I loved this book because I believe that every child is unique and I appreciate being reminded about the complexity of the brain and why it should be expected that we all have little quirks. Educators can sadly have blinders to differences in learning style. Mel Levine's work reminds me of Howard Gardner's in many ways. I sense that he truly cares about kids and I like that he supports what is best practice in education. Levine says he can learn more about a child by getting to know that child than by reading a list of test scores........let's hear it for that! Levine says, "sometimes you fix a weakness by pursuing strengths." I support that positive approach. To enhance my teaching I found many great quotes perfect for Back to School night and parents who have borrowed his book have enjoyed it immensely.

An eye-opener and food for thought
I first picked up this book because I believe that every child is an individual and has individual needs.When I started reading the book I finally found someone else who believes that too. Levine carefully looks at each "learning disability" and breaks it down into various components. Upon reading, I began to see many of my own RSP students more clearly. Susie doesn't just have ADD,she has problems with auditory distrators. For those naysayers, perhaps Levine is ahead of his time, perhaps he has seen somethings others haven't yet (remember, there was a time when folks that blood-letting was appropriate). For me and several of my professional friends, this book is an inspiration to look more deeply at each student and it gives us the tools to do so.It is heavy reading, I will admit. I actually took the content and created a graphic reading guide to go with it for my staff because you can get lost in it if you are not a careful reader. This is not casual bedtime reading.

Mel Levine is an idiot
I found this book to be insulting to children and to educators.This man obviously has no idea what he is talking about, his ideas are strictly from the deficiency model of student underachievement which has been shown to be a faulty method of explanantion.Any educator who reads this book and takes it seriously should be relieved of their jobs ASAP.
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Subjects:  1. Child Development    2. Cognition in children    3. Cognitive Psychology    4. Developmental Psychology    5. Education    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Individual differences in children    8. Learning    9. Learning Styles    10. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    11. Special Education - Learning Disabled    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Cognition & cognitive psychology    14. Education / Educational Reform    15. Teaching of learning disabled persons   

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Good
I have taken many Psychology classes. This book is clear and well illustrated. There is room for improvement but this is a great textbook.

An Excellent Review of Relevant Research and Theories
This is an excellent text for adolescent development. It is an easy read for undergraduate students and it provides summaries of a variety of current research projects. I have used Steinberg's text for two years to teach a course in adolescent development and I have yet to find a better undergraduate text on adolescence.

Excellent resource
Steinberg is an incredible writer and a top researcher. This textbook isthe best of its type. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - Adolescent    2. Educational Psychology    3. Neuropsychology    4. Psychology    5. Education / Educational Psychology   

Subjects:  1. Child psychology    2. Medical / Nursing    3. Mental Disorders    4. Mental Health    5. Pediatrics    6. Play    7. Play therapy    8. Psychological aspects    9. Psychology    10. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    11. Child & developmental psychology    12. Paediatric medicine    13. Psychiatry    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

Editorial Review

At adolescence, says Mary Pipher, "girls become 'female impersonators' who fit their whole selves into small, crowded spaces." Many lose spark, interest, and even IQ points as a "girl-poisoning" society forces a choice between being shunned for staying true to oneself and struggling to stay within a narrow definition of female. Pipher's alarming tales of a generation swamped by pain may be partly informed by her role as a therapist who sees troubled children and teens, but her sketch of a tougher, more menacing world for girls often hits the mark. She offers some prescriptions for changing society and helping girls resist. ... Read more

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Been there, done that
I was 13 when this book was published.Though it might have been helpful to read then, reading it now was rather pointless.I went through many of the experiences her clients went through, and I quickly grew bored with their stories.
Reviving Ophelia

Saving the minds of parents of adolescent girls
this book gives a great overview of what our children are facing. it was written in the 1990's and refers to that date, however i believe that the truths it holds are even more true today. i found it full of great information that explained alot of things. however, if you are looking for what to do to save them, this book does not really spend too much time on focusing on that though it does go over a couple suggestions briefly. i would highly recommend this book to anyone with children be they teens or not, be they girls or boys the information is invaluable. good luck to all of you out there. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adolescent Psychology    2. Case studies    3. Developmental - Adolescent    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Family relationships    6. Life Stages - Adolescence    7. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    8. Psychology    9. Psychology Of Women    10. Self-esteem in adolescence    11. Teenage girls    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Pretty Good
This book was pretty helpful.It covered most topics that I was looking for.

Very User Friendly
I like the variety of ways that the stories can be presented to the student.The stories may be cut into conceptual thoughts, or put into a three-ring binder, placing the pages in plastic sheets, just to name a couple.It leaves room also for filling in any missing pieces of the Social Story puzzle, dependending on the circumstance.

Gives visual insight to struggles
This well illustrated book not only helps those with ASD, but also those of us who come in contact with them on a daily basis.As I read the stories and illustrations, it helped me to understand that even things which we may consider simple, can be a challenge to a person with ASD . Tasks such as chewing gum, sharing, knowing when to say "excuse me", chewing food properly, and so many more are illustrated in this book. Good job! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Education    2. Education / Teaching    3. Learning Disabilities    4. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Mental Illness    6. Special Education - Mentally Handicapped    7. Education / Special Education / Mentally Handicapped    8. Mental Disorders    9. Topical/Mentally Challenged   

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Vygotsky, Mind in Society
This is a good start to understanding the researh and theories of Lev Vygotsky.

AMUST READ for parents, preschool through elem educators.
While the book is full of theory that might discourage someone from reading it, it has an absolutly fantastic practical implacation worth the effort! The second half of this book, "Educational Implications" discusses the Zone of Proximal Development. Learning about this "Zone" plus the discussion regarding how children learn to read and write, tells those of us who really want to help children learn, ways to set-up an environment and activities to do it!! Socio-historical psychology
This is one of the earliest and still one of the best introductions to socio-historical psychology, the study of how individual human intelligence develops in interaction with people and the environment.In concert withmany contemporary approaches in cognitive science today, Lev Vygotsky, A.R.Luria and A.N. Leontiev argued that human intelligence ischaracteristically mediated through objects and social activity.Humansthink through tools.Talking to oneself, for example, is not an irrelevantactivity.Putting one's actions into speech is a way of focusing one'sconsciousness on the problem.This kind of speech is not pointless, butrather a cognitive tool that gives one a greater awareness of one's ownactions and makes it easier to modify these actions--a point that Vygotskyproved with research on how children solved problems.Much of humanactivity involves making use of tools, signs, and activities, the kineticmelodies of action and conceptualizationthat make us smart, and throughwhich we are able to accomplish the uniquely human feats of complexintellectual action. This is an excellent place to begin studying Vygotskyand activity theory.If you like this you will also like A.R. Luria's *TheMaking of Mind*, and the classics *The Man With A Shattered World* and *TheMind of a Mnemonist*, the books that inspired Oliver Sacks' writing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cognition    2. Cognition in children    3. General    4. Movements - Behaviorism    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    7. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Excellent ---A Must Have for ALL parents
Dr. Walsh must have known my son. I felt like he wrote this book formy family. His explanations were easily understood and very insightful, but, not an excuse for the teen's behavior. It was hard at times to put the book down. I really wish my parents had read this book.
A must for an parent of an adolescent
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.I read it in two sittings.There were so many good and funny examples of real life situations that as a parent of a teenager, one can relate to all too well.
Interesting, enlightening, and useful
I was a hard sell when given this book.I was concerned that it was going to offer One Big Excuse for sorry teen-age behavior.I was already seeing the headlines: Teen Not Guilty; It wasn't his fault; His PFC made him do it!
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Subjects:  1. Adolescence - General    2. Adolescent Psychology    3. Developmental - Adolescent    4. Developmental Neurobiology    5. Developmental psychobiology    6. Developmental psychology    7. Family & Relationships    8. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    9. Family/Marriage    10. Life Stages - Teenagers    11. Parenting - General    12. Family & Relationships / General   

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A book to refer back to again and again!
I can not say enough positive things about this outstanding book.As a child therapist,who works with many children in the foster care system and increasing numbers of adopted children, Theraplay has become the single most important tool in my repertoire of therapy modalities. It is veryexciting to find a method of working with children that offers practicaland impactful strategies to try, which are very different from what you mayalready be doing.I have also attended the Theraplay trainings at theTheraplay Institute in Chicago and am near completion of the TheraplayCertification process.Even if I am not using Theraplay with a particularchild, the foundation and understanding of attachment that this model hasgiven me pervade my work.Parents of children that I am using Theraplaywith often report dramatic progress in their child's behavior andattachment to them in a short period of time.One father of aninternationally adopted child that I am using Theraplay with said it best. He stated, "We finally came to realize that our child was not going tobe able to fully benefit from all the supportive services we were takinghim to (including occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physicaltherapy) until he was able to form an attachment with us.Theraplay hasallowed that attachment to form and we are now seeing much more progress inother areas of development." This book offers elegant solutions to complex problems.
Jernberg and Booth explore attachment beginning in the nursery, what it looks like when all goes well and when it doesn't.Difficult concepts are presented in ways that make them highly accessable. The beauty of thiswork, is in the solutions that are offered.As I read this book, I foundmy self saying repeatedly, "this make too much sense."Afterreading Theraplay, I registered for the next training offered in Chicago. Anyone working with children in most any capacity would benefit from thiswell researched, time-tested work.Reading this book and attending thetraining has had a tremendous, positive impact on my work as a childtherapist. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family Psychotherapy    2. Family Relationships    3. General    4. Pediatrics    5. Play Therapy    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Psychotherapy - Couples & Family    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Paediatric medicine    11. Popular psychology    12. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

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ADD parent not satisfied!
I purchased this *kit* based on the fact it had ideas, activities ... etc.Maybe me having ADD I missed some info on it?When I got it I was surprised to find it was a book!Not a *kit* at all.So I will probably never use it ... unless I was to purchase a copier machine and print off items as needed. I have read some of it and it had good ideas and info.Just not what I had purchased it for at all!=(

what a great resourse
this book is an excellent resource.I used it in a class I took and scored an A...
A Must for Parents with ADHD kids
This book is an excellent reference for any parent with children having ADHD. It covers so much information, and provides actual ideas and behavior modification plans to start on immediately. Going through the exercises is also very helpful in helping parents understand more clearly the difficulties they are experiencing with their children, and what behaviors they should try to eliminate, which need to be ignored, etc. The book was fairly objective in regards to providing the different treatment options available for ADHD. It should be read by parents of children both on and/or off medication, so that a good solid behavior modification plan get get into place. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attention-deficit hyperactivit    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    3. Behavior Management    4. Clinical Child Psychology    5. Education / Teaching    6. Education Of Neurologically Impaired Students    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Psychology    9. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    10. Special Education - Learning Disabled    11. Special Education - Mentally Handicapped    12. Treatment    13. Child & developmental psychology    14. Education / Special Education / General    15. Psychotherapy    16. Teaching of learning disabled persons   

Subjects:  1. Child psychotherapy    2. Practice Management    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    5. Psychotherapy - General    6. Child & developmental psychology    7. Paediatric medicine    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Psychotherapy    9. Psychotherapy   

Subjects:  1. Child psychology    2. Developmental - Child    3. Psychology    4. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    5. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

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Limited in scope
The exercises are good, but limited in number.I've also had problems with the exercises appealing to a wide range of kids.The book is useful, and the philosophy that teens are doing their job by having their developmental crises is a positive change from the "disaster" of adolescence that we hear so much about.I would recommend it for those working with basically high-functioning kids with "normal" kinds of difficulties/crises.

A practical and creative approach
This book is noteworthy for its pratical approach. Along the book you can find lots of creative exercises to do with your teenage clients. I consider these activities an excellent resource even for individual therapy (someare very easily adapted), because they are ready to use (the authorprovides already made materials appropriate for this developmental phase),self diclosure eliciting and presented in a game-like fashion, what isappealing for the adolescents. The activities are divided into severalthemes, related with adolescent�s problems and concerns. Some of thesethemes are not easy to approach within the group due to some resistance,insecurity and fear of rejection by other members and by the leader. It�snecessary to know how to get to core of the hurting issues without makingthe group feel threatened. This is what this book is all about... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Adolescent Psychology    2. Developmental - Adolescent    3. Education    4. Group Psychotherapy    5. Group psychotherapy for teenag    6. Group psychotherapy for teenagers    7. Problems, exercises, etc    8. Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent    9. Psychology    10. Psychotherapy - General    11. Psychotherapy - Group    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Child welfare    14. Psychiatry    15. Psychology & Psychiatry / Adolescent Psychology   

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the magic years
I FIRST READ THE MAGIC YEARS IN 1968 AS A SOCIAL WORK STUDENT; LATER THAT YEAR MS. FRAIBERG VISITED OUR AGENCY FOR CASE DISCUSSIONS.I REREAD THIS BOOK SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY OWN CHILDRENS' PRESCHOOL YEARS TO BRING ME CLOSER TO THEIR REALITY. PARENTS ARE IN SUCH A STRATEGIC PLACE IN A CHILD'S LIFE DURING THOSE YEARS PROTECTING, GUIDING AND DIRECTING EMOTIONAL WELL BEING.THE MAGIC YEARS FOCUSES ON THAT PERIOD OF DEVELOPMENT THAT SETS THE STAGE FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING THROUGHOUT THE REST OF LIFE.MS. FRAIBERG LOOKS AT THE NORMAL STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT RATHER THAN THE DEVIANT AND PATHOLOGIC.

Invaluable resource for understanding toddlers
I read this book because Holly Van Gulden recommended it at an attachment workshop I attended. I've read it twice now and I refer to it all the time.
A source of conflict for Buddhist practicioners
I was curiously drawn to the book by a Unix machine "fortune" message reporting the powers of a magician. As a matter of fact the book happened to actually create a magic in my buddhist oriented mind: in some way I found myself in the position of agreeing with the book and at the same time refusing it without any major conflict. In fact the book puts a lot on emphasis on ego development; what Buddhist practice in fact aims at contrasting! What could one say to make the two ends meet? Perhaps that the Ego must be built in order to be destroyed...? Or that Mrs. Freiberg is wrong? Or Buddha is wrong? Or it was me to not have understood either? ;-) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Child Care/Parenting    2. Child development    3. Child psychology    4. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    5. Infant psychology    6. Mental Health    7. Parenting - General    8. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    9. Biography: general    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Excellent resource
Offering information and answers to parents who are dealing with this issue is what makes Ms. Natenshon's book so unique. In addition to providing great information in a clear and easy to understand manner, the author prepares a clear path for parents and professionals to understnad how to prevent and ultimately to treat various eating disorders. A must have for anyone coping with this difficult issue.
educational, unconditional, and a grand lesson for communicating
I am a 29 year old adult who went through the recovery process of an eating disorder 10 years ago. Upon experiencing a reoccurrence of the disorder, I read this book. I was elated with the knowledge and kindness vibrating off the pages. I have gotten back on track thanks to Abigail. In addition to the education on Eating Disorders, I found this book a GEM on communicating. It has changed the way my husband and I speak and listen to one another, as well as our young children. It encourages family dynamics be explored to help recovery, but is it not a good lesson for all parents (families)to learn to "hear" what is said, and to what is not said. I will keep this book on my shelf as an invaluable resource for Eating Disorders, or any emotional disorder that may come up, for parenting, and for communication skills. Thank you, Abbie for your time and efforts in writting this book.

Essential for Parents and Caregivers
This book is essential for anyone who wants to learn how to love an eating disordered child or adult. We were dealing with this for 5 years already before I found this book, and I can't emphasize enough how encouraging, informative, supportive and instructive this book is! Anyone who thinks they might have a child with an eating disorder would benefit from getting this book as soon as they can, but I have also recommended that our counselors and family therapist buy this book as well. They would benefit from the depth and breadth of Abigail's experience, but also, it would help considerably with their family therapy sessions if they gave the families this book to read. Most books are written to try to help the person who has the disorder. This book is especially for the caregivers and the parents who experience all the heartache and confusion of trying to help their child. Abigail Natenshon really understands that heartache and confusion and is able to communicate care and concern for theparents and families and yet such helpful instructions on steps they can take. She really believes in the importance of the family system to help the recovery process. When I felt like we had tried absolutely everything and nothing worked, this book gave me renewed hope and ideas for pressing on. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Eating Disorders    2. Eating Disorders - General    3. Eating disorders in adolescenc    4. Eating disorders in adolescence    5. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    6. Family/Marriage    7. Handbooks, manuals, etc    8. Parenting - General    9. Prevention    10. Psychology    11. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    12. Child & developmental psychology    13. Coping with eating disorders    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology    15. Family & Relationships    16. Parenting &